Holstein Kiel vs Schalke: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Holstein Kiel prepare to host Schalke 04 on February 15, 2026, with kick-off at 13:30, this GERMANY: 2. Bundesliga fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Holstein Kiel, currently 12th in the standings with 24 points from 21 games, trail the leaders by 17 points. They've earned 14 points from 10 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

Schalke 04, sitting 2nd with 40 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 17 points from 11 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 3 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Holstein Kiel and Schalke 04 have favored Holstein Kiel, with Schalke 04 claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Hannover, Holstein Kiel recorded a 1-3 defeat while lining up in a 3-4-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Weiner, Tolkin, Ivezic, Zec, Rosenboom, Meffert, Davidsen, Niehoff, Kelati, Kapralik, Harres. The attacking setup pushed full-backs high, creating overloads in wide areas and stretching the opposition defense.

Schalke 04's last outing came against Dynamo Dresden, where they secured a 2-2 draw using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Karius, NDiaye, Ayhan, Katic, Becker, Schallenberg, El-Faouzi, Ljubicic, Karaman, Gomis, Dzeko. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.

Looking ahead, Holstein Kiel are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Holstein Kiel and Schalke 04 are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Holstein Kiel's fixtures have averaged 3 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Schalke 04's games average 2 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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